ABC Cody Johnson‘s saddling up to take his latest single, “The Painter,” to the CMA Awards stage. Speaking with ABC Audio recently, Cody teased his upcoming performance and shared what audiences can expect. “This is probably the most elaborate stage plot I’ve ever used. There’s a lot of visual. I mean, I don’t want to give away too much. There’s going …
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Nov 08
HARDY on the importance of “Wait in the Truck” + jumping on “Lainey mania”
Courtesy of Big Loud Records HARDY and Lainey Wilson‘s “Wait in the Truck” has earned four nominations at the 2023 CMA Awards, two of which the song’s already won: Musical Event and Music Video of the Year. “It’s important for me in my career, but I think also what it stands for and what it says is very important,” HARDY tells ABC Audio …
Nov 08
Old Dominion is keeping things fresh as a band
ABC As reigning Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion readies to step into Country Music’s Biggest Night, lead singer Matthew Ramsey shares how the band keeps things interesting every year. “The music keeps it fresh for us. Just the excitement that we have around creating new music and performing it and touring and all of that. You know, if we were sort …
Nov 08
Lainey Wilson on her CMA Awards performance: “It’s a nod to the folks who raised me”
ABC Lainey Wilson is set to take the CMA Awards stage to sing her autobiographical “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” The track, which Lainey co-wrote, pays homage to her hometown roots and the people part of her formative years. “This one is a nod to my family, it’s a nod to the folks who raised me and the place who raised me. …
Nov 08
Jelly Roll recalls finding out about his CMA Awards nods + previews opening performance with surprise guest
ABC Being the most nominated male artist for this year’s CMA Awards is something Jelly Roll didn’t see coming. His wife, Bunnie XO, initially thought he didn’t get a nod. “I woke up and went straight online. I didn’t send it to my wife. I just looked at my phone and I said, ‘You’re not going to believe this.’ And …
Nov 08
Ashley McBryde hopes to evoke nostalgia with her CMA Awards performance
ABC As Ashley McBryde readies to deliver her “Light On in the Kitchen” performance on the CMA Awards, she spoke with ABC Audio about the autobiographical song and what she hopes to evoke in the audience. “I was just looking on my phone during glam this morning, and right now my mom is taking care of her sister who had …
Nov 08
Morgan Wallen is HARDY’s pick for CMA Entertainer of the Year
ABC HARDY knows who his pick for 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year is, and it’s none other than his Big Loud Records labelmate and buddy Morgan Wallen. “Morgan should win. Nobody in the format has entertained more people than Morgan Wallen this year. Morgan Wallen should win,” HARDY tells ABC Audio. “He’s played multiple nights at …
Nov 08
Carly Pearce talks CMA wins + teases performance with Chris Stapleton
ABC Carly Pearce is ready to add to her collection of trophies if she notches more wins at the 2023 CMA Awards. “I have like a wall, a shelf. It has the five records that my grandmother always played for me. It has now my Grammy on it. It has my CMAs, my ACMs,” Carly tells …
Nov 08
HARDY + Lainey notch early 2023 CMA Awards wins for Music Video, Musical Event of the Year
ABC HARDY and Lainey Wilson have snagged early wins ahead of the official 2023 CMA Awards broadcast. Their hit duet, “Wait in the Truck,” has been named CMA Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year. The announcement was shared on ABC’s Good Morning America by the show’s Lara Spencer live from Nashville. “Wait in the Truck” is also up for Song of the Year …
Nov 08
Luke Combs on taking country music global on his 2023 World Tour
ABC Luke Combs is up for four awards at the 2023 CMA Awards, including one in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category. The nod arrives after Luke spent the bulk of 2023 taking the world by storm on his World Tour. The global trek included stateside stops as well as shows in countries like Australia, Germany, Scotland, France, …